сторонник
Translation of сторонник
advocate
Meaning of сторонник
человек, публично поддерживающий какую-либо идею или дело
a person who publicly speaks in support of a cause
Transcription and pronunciation of сторонник
сторо́нник
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [stɐˈronʲnʲɪk]
- In Latin letters
- storonnik
Traps and common mistakes
Сторонник or адвокат?
адвокат
адвокат ≠ advocate of a cause: a lawyer in court
Don't call a supporter of an idea адвокат. Someone who backs a cause — сторонник; a lawyer who defends you in court — адвокат.
Он давний сторонник здорового питания.
He is a long-time advocate of healthy eating.
Адвокат защищал его в суде.
A lawyer defended him in court.
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He is a passionate advocate of public transport.
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Он горячий сторонник общественного транспорта.
He is a big advocate of cycling.
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Он большой сторонник езды на велосипеде.
сторонник synonyms
What's the difference between сторонник, защитник, and приверженец
Bookish: a loyal follower of views or traditions.
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Questions about this word
What does сторонник mean?
a person who publicly speaks in support of a cause
How do you pronounce сторонник?
сторонник is pronounced [stɐˈronʲnʲɪk], in Latin letters “storonnik”.
How is сторонник used in a sentence?
He is a passionate advocate of public transport. Translation: Он горячий сторонник общественного транспорта.
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